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Security report for activspaces.com

Activspaces · Technology · Cameroon

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 3 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Activspaces is a prominent technology incubator based in Cameroon, dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting African entrepreneurs. The organization provides a comprehensive ecosystem including startup support, project management, network development, and business development services. Their market position as Cameroon's leading tech hub is reinforced by a professional website and active social media presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, indicating a modern and maintainable infrastructure. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility could be improved. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enabled but lacks advanced security headers and formal policies. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which impacts overall trust. Privacy and cookie policies are missing, indicating compliance gaps. Overall, the site is professional and business-focused but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
31

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Activspaces operates as a technology incubator targeting African startups and entrepreneurs, primarily in Cameroon. Their business model revolves around providing technical support, coworking spaces, and community engagement to nurture startup growth. The company has established partnerships with notable organizations and showcases client logos, enhancing credibility. Their growth indicators include a 13-year history and multiple hubs. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, project management services, and partnerships. The ecosystem approach addresses challenges in funding and resource access common in African markets. Strategic observations highlight the need for formalized privacy and security policies to align with international standards and improve investor and customer confidence.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications, which is a fundamental security measure. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, limiting transparency and preparedness. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates potential non-compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but requires enhancements in policy publication, header implementation, and incident response readiness to mitigate risks effectively.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Create and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and incident reporting.
  4. Clarify domain registration status and ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with web standards and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Activspaces
Description
ActivSpaces is Cameroon's first technology incubator focused on creating an environment for startup growth and promoting entrepreneur development. It empowers African entrepreneurs by providing technical support, community activities, coworking spaces, and fostering local solutions.
Key services
Startup Support, Project Management, Network Development, Business Development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on main pages.
  3. Contact information limited to social media and WhatsApp link; no direct company email or phone number explicitly labeled.
  4. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy present.
  5. WHOIS data missing, raising questions about domain registration legitimacy.
  6. Website uses modern WordPress CMS with Elementor builder and Yoast SEO plugin.
  7. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
  8. No detected WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and widely supported technology stack. It uses jQuery and Google Fonts for frontend functionality and styling. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected in the HTML content. However, there is no explicit hosting provider information available. The site lacks advanced security headers and formal privacy compliance mechanisms, which are technical debt areas. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from security and compliance modernization.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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